Food Manufacturers Need To Clean Up Their Act: Tyson Fresh Meat, Inc. Issues Recall Of Over 40,000 Lbs Of E. Coli Contaminated Meat
Tyson Issued a Recall of 40,000 Contaminated Meat. Tyson Fresh Meat, Inc. can be added to the list of food manufacturers who have had to recall E. Coli tainted products. On Friday, the company issued a recall of 40,000 pounds of beef in 12 states. The company decided to take this action after samples tested at its Texas plant … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Team Warns About Food Additive Consumption
Many Americans spend up to 90 percent of their food budget on processed foods, which are more convenient and can be less expensive than fresh foods, but health and nutrition experts say such foods may be less healthy than fresh foods. Dietitian Kate Patton and intern Sara Saliba of the Cleveland Clinic’s Section of Preventive … [Read more...]
Research Organization Claims Most Food Additives Have Not Been Properly Studied for Safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandate to protect public health includes assuring the safety of the food supply. But according to the agency’s own database, 93 percent of food additives do not have reproductive or developmental toxicity data. Many food additives can have dire health consequences, according to the web site … [Read more...]
Kraft Foods Recalls Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Due to Possible Metal Pieces
Kraft Foods Group has voluntarily recalled approximately 242,000 cases of Original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner because some boxes may contain small pieces of metal. The recall is limited to the 7.25-oz. size of the Original flavor with “Best When Used By” dates of September 18, 2015 through October 11, 2015, with the … [Read more...]
Government Testing on Pesticide Residue Levels in Food is Inadequate, GAO Report Says
Pesticide Residue On Food Is Lacking. According to a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) testing for pesticide residue on food is lacking. Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all imported fruits and vegetables are tested by the FDA for pesticide … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Keep BPA Out of Your Food and Your Body
BPA Is A Chemical Compound Found In Plastics. BPA—or Bisphenol A—is a highly ubiquitous chemical compound that mimics estrogen and is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resin. Studies confirm BPA is chemically similar to diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic estrogen linked to the development of vaginal cancer in the … [Read more...]
CVS, Rite Aid Sued for Selling Expired Medications
Rite Aid Sued for Selling Expired Medications. The New York State Attorney General’s Office just announced it is initiating litigation against CVS and Rite Aid for selling expired over-the-counter products. The office conducted a three-month statewide investigation and found that 254 stores were selling over 600 … [Read more...]
Poisoned Food
Food Concerns E. Coli Contamination. WHITFIELD: Poisoned food. More concerns this morning about potentially deadly E. coli contamination. Nearly 130,000 pounds of beef products being recalled in 15 states in the Southeast and in the Midwest. And we've seen E. coli outbreaks linked to meat and vegetables recently a lot. It seems too … [Read more...]
Expert: Technology could help make food safer
Outbreaks Of Food Poisoning Are On The Rise. Aren't fruits and vegetables supposed to be good for you? They may be full of healthful nutrients, but outbreaks of food poisoning related to fresh produce are on the rise in the U.S. In recent months there have been cases of contamination tied to spinach, lettuce, cantaloupes and … [Read more...]
